Genet
noun
A type of small African or European animal looks like a cat but is related to mongoose.
The genet is known for its elongated body and agility in climbing trees.
Often appears as...
- common genet
- small-spotted genet
noun
A name for a member of the Plantagenet dynasty, a royal family who ruled England in the Middle Ages.
King Richard III was the last of the genets to rule England.
Often appears as...
- house of genet
- king of genet
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A type of small African or European animal looks like a cat but is related to mongoose.
The genet is known for its elongated body and agility in climbing trees.
Often appears as...
- common genet
- small-spotted genet
noun
A name for a member of the Plantagenet dynasty, a royal family who ruled England in the Middle Ages.
King Richard III was the last of the genets to rule England.
Often appears as...
- house of genet
- king of genet
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Kingdom
Remember 'genet' refers to an animal, related to mongoose, not typical cats or civets.
In the wildlife sanctuary, we observed a genet leaping from branch to branch.
Pro Tip 2/3Habitat Specific
'Genet' is primarily found in the wild in Africa and parts of Europe – not in urban settings.
Genets are elusive in their natural habitats, foraging at night for food.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Traits
Genets are notable for spotted fur and ringed tails, distinguishing features to mention in descriptions.
The genet's spotted coat provides camouflage in the dappled light of the forest.
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Kingdom
Remember 'genet' refers to an animal, related to mongoose, not typical cats or civets.
In the wildlife sanctuary, we observed a genet leaping from branch to branch.
Pro Tip 2/3Habitat Specific
'Genet' is primarily found in the wild in Africa and parts of Europe – not in urban settings.
Genets are elusive in their natural habitats, foraging at night for food.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Traits
Genets are notable for spotted fur and ringed tails, distinguishing features to mention in descriptions.
The genet's spotted coat provides camouflage in the dappled light of the forest.
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Kingdom
Remember 'genet' refers to an animal, related to mongoose, not typical cats or civets.
In the wildlife sanctuary, we observed a genet leaping from branch to branch.
Pro Tip 2/3Habitat Specific
'Genet' is primarily found in the wild in Africa and parts of Europe – not in urban settings.
Genets are elusive in their natural habitats, foraging at night for food.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Traits
Genets are notable for spotted fur and ringed tails, distinguishing features to mention in descriptions.
The genet's spotted coat provides camouflage in the dappled light of the forest.
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Genet and civet you know they can very easily get under the fences and it's very often down to Jekyll's and warthogs that make the holes or the it's like burrow like holes underneath the electric fences and then that makes it
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Safari Live - Day 166 PIPE...
Genet and civet you know they can very easily get under the fences and it's very often down to Jekyll's and warthogs that make the holes or the it's like burrow like holes underneath the electric fences and then that makes it
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